PHS Expert Panel, Speaker Raad Ghantous shares leadership insight!

PHS Naples/SWFL March 8, 2023 Expert Panel, Sherry Stein, Raad Ghantous and Wendy Cohen, share Leadership Insights at The Collective, Naples - A SOLD OUT Event!

You've got to love the smiles!

What to Expect Today!

Wendy Cohen, shares an Attitude of Gratitude 2023.

Welcome Ladies, Jarmila Singer, Moderator!

Welcome from Ohio, Adrienne Russ

Vicki Bachmann, MATTER and Kerry Davis, Reach Soical, Enjoy Cocktails!

Toni Callahan leads break out session

Thomas Roszak moderates The Architects Roundtable

The secret handshake with Paul Minnihan!

The Gaggenau Ladies.

The Candy in My Pocket book signing table.

Thank You US Surfaces - Sponsor.

Thank You Sponsor Divine Flooring!

Sponsors from US Surfaces, Thank You!

Speaker Thought-Leaders!

Speaker Mel Towey, Have your read the business book Traction!

Speaker - Michael Freiburger, Principal Direct, NEWLOOK Development and President Building Industry Association, Greater Chicago

Reach Soical, Shannon Vogel and Kerry Davis make new friends!

Sharing insider knowledge.

Talking to like-minded leaders in luxury design, build, and real estate!

Thank You Sponsor Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau!

Thank You Sponsor GRAFF!

Thank You Sponsor Kitchen Design Partners!

Thank You Sponsor Vesta of Hearth and Home!

The Architects Roundtable, new collaborations to come!

The audience of luxury industry professionals share a laugh while learning.

The sensational Karen Herold, Studio K Creative, Expert Speaker.

Tom Carioscio and Shannon Vogel!

Toni Callahan and Darrell Katz, both fabulous Moderators!

US Surfaces networking + sponsoring, Thank You!

Toni Callahan moderates a PowerConnection lunch group.

Vicki Bachmann and Colette Rodon Hornof.

Vicki Bachmann, VP of Business Partnerships, MATTER

We love you Larry Santello + BSHG!

Welcome Builder Expert, Adrienne Russ, Frazier Homes!

Presenting State of The Building Industry

Wendy Interviews the Remarkable John Robert Wiltgen

What a group - MATTER non-profit and Reach Soical, marketing consultants

Wow, that is what we are talking about!

Michael Freiburger moderates a PowerConnection lunch group.

Name Tag Madness!

Natalie Braverman, Colette Rodon Hornof, Wendy Cohen.

Natalie Braverman, Toni Callahan, Colette Rodon Hornof, Rebecca Pogonitz and Gena Smith

Networking Experts!

Nick Surges shares business insight.

PHS Members Sebastian Micle and Ioana Savos, New Explode Construction!

Powerful Women In Business.

Proud Winner, Alex Carlson recognized by BIAGC and PHS.

Rebecca Pogonitz, PHS Midwest Director.

Recognizing Kelly Ipjian, Emerging Leader Winner recognized by NSBAR, we will see her this afternoon!

Richard Becker Architect shares a laugh.

Scott Byron Landscape Architect Pros

Angela Spadoni, bLK Architecture, Expert Panelist.

Seth Romig moderates a PowerConnection lunch group.

Speaker Mel Towey, Ethan Nagar and Gena Smith.

Speaker Shannon Vogel, Reach Soical.

Speaker, Melinda Jakovich-Lagrange delivers a sensational State of the Real Estate Market Report.

Sponsor ABLAZE Ava Markoutsas builds the next Expert Speaker Panel for PHS April 13 Event!

Sponsors Lumentress and ABLAZE Design Group Connect!

Jeff Klimala, Susan Klimala, Duane Draughon.

John Dini, Dick Sherer, Patrick Lytle.

Johnny O'Brien, Lenore Weiss, and Dan Baigelman.

Justin Greenberg leads the break out session.

Karen Herold, Studio K Creative and Dick Sherer, Deep River Partners.

Karla Krengel and Andrew Shebath.

Kera Late, Mandy Bauer meet John Brodrick, Santa Margarita.

Kerry Davis, Mel Towey, Anu Maletira, Igor Jokanovic

Leon Leibovich and Andrew Shebath.

Love that smile Cheyenne!

Love theses talented ladies!

Luxury Conference The Architects Roundtable

Luxury Industry attendees take copious notes.

Luxury Industry Professionals + Jacob Ross, Non-profit Matter.

Making new business friends.

Marketing Dream Team!

Meeting new design build partners, the PHS Way!

Mel Towey and Celine Marcotte, GRAFF Sponsor!

Mel Towey, Presents A Deeper Dive into EOS

Darrell Katz moderates a PowerConnection lunch group.

Dave Brady, Wendy Cohen and Brain Jessen.

Design + Build Collaborators - Oak Design + RJ Studio

Duane Draughon moderators a PowerConnection Lunch Group

Mark Benner, Nick Surges, April Pitts!

Emerging Leader Honoree, Ashley Schwarz, recognized by Lakeland Builders Association, WI

EOS Speaker Mel Towey shares the book Traction.

Expert Architect Seth Romig.

Expert Architect, Mark Benner.

Expert Builder Neil Peck, SN Peck Builders.

Expert Builder, Adrienne Russ, Frazier Homes.

Expert Builder, Igor Jokanovic, Arete Renovators.

Expert Panelist, Rob Almeida, LG Group.

Gaggenau VIP Group Experience PHS.

George Markoutsa leads break out session.

Inspiring Interior Designers.

Jarmila Singer moderates a PowerConnection lunch group.

Jeannie Andersen and Sarah Montgomery.

Best of the Best Luxury Industry Professional Come Together To Grow Together!

A SOLD-OUT Crowd 2023!

A Toast in the stunning Gaggenau Showroom!

Cocktail Networking, Always The Best!

PHS Hard-Hat Estate Tour + Modernism Week, 2/16…what an amazing estate property!

PHS Hard-Hat Estate Tour + Modernism Week, 2/16…what an amazing estate property!

PHS Hard-Hat Tour + Modernism Week, Estate Property Sunset Cocktail Relationship Building, sharing the fire-pit under the stars!

PHS Hard-Hat Estate Tour in Rancho Mirage, CA by Fatima Nordquist, Power Brokers International!

PHS Hard-Hat Estate Tour + Modernism Week, 2/16…Luxury Industry Professionals gather for Introductions!

PHS Hard-Hat Estate Tour in Rancho Mirage, CA by Fatima Nordquist, Power Brokers International!

PHS Hard-Hat Estate Tour + Modernism Week, 2/16…Luxury Industry attendees, Kimberly Smith, Crawford Homes, Darlene Halaby, Justin Williams, Blue Door magazine and Phoebe Pilaro.

Wendy Cohen, Founder PHS, welcomes conference attendees!

Wendy Cohen, Founder Powerhouse SMART and Elizabeth Cohen, PHS MN celebrating the 1st MN Luxury Conference!

Danee Bohn, NKBA and Danielle Lardini, NKBA, both Kitchen and Bath Designers from Studio M

Emma Cutler Velez, Publisher, Artful Living Magazine with Maren Coltvet, Cedar Design Build

Welcome newcomers!

The iconic International Market Square home of the 1st MN Luxury Conference!

Karla Krengel of Kernel & Hood, meets Ville Kamairainan, CEO of Pustelli USA

Keynote presentation for the 1st PHS Luxury Conference in MN

Andrew Shebath, Kimberly Niosi , and Abby Lund

Smart TALK speaker, Melanie Towey, Professional EOS Business Coach and Implementer gave a riveting presentation on EOS.

The sensational inaugural Powerhouse Smart Luxury Conference sold out!

Keynote address by Pat Clemens, VP of Construction Lending at Bridgewater Bank MN

The incredible Road Ghantous presenting his Smart TALK for the MN Luxury Conference attendees

The Smart TALK series - won 4 star reviews among conference attendees.

Attendees at the Keynote address for the 2022 MN PHS Luxury Conference

The sensational inaugural PHS MN Luxury Conference!

Smart TALK Speaker, Tricia Zack, Head of Research for NKBA enlightens the audience on 2023 Kitchen and Bath Trends.

Smart TALK Speaker, Vicki Bachmann, VP Business of Partnerships for Matter, the designated non-profit for the 2022 MN Luxury Conference.

Carey Lotton, Yardley House, with Lynn Dale and Nora O'Donnell form Circa Lighting MN

Smart TALK speaker Alan Lev, Chaiarman of Bellgravia Group Ltd.

PHS Luxury Conference Registration Desk, staffed by Designs for Dignity, in the Chicago Merchandise Mart, LuxeHome! Checking in, Speaker, Robert Johnson.

The fabulous Karen Herold, Principal, Studio K Creative, checking in at the Luxury Conference, she gives a superb SMART Talk later in the conference.

Luxury Industry Builders, Architects, Designers, Landscapers, Realtors(R), and Affiliates gathered to connect, learn and grow together!

Wendy Cohen, CEO, PHS and Rebecca Pogonitz, PHS Midwest Director and Prinicipal Interior Designer, Gogo Design Group, kick-off the conference, wow sponsors and collaborative associations shout-outs!

Brian Jessen, SVP, Gauranteed Rate, presents "State of the Real Estate Market" to jumpstart the conference.

PHS events typically have awesome food and drinks. Thank You to Chef and Food & Beverage Manager, Shawn Ask, Marshall's Landing, for the delicious lunch feast, hosted by Guaranteed Rate.

PHS PowerConnection Lunch moderated by Michael Schmechtig, Owner, Schmechtig Landscapes, conference sponsor.

PHS PowerConnection Lunch moderated by Nancy Jacobson, Owner, Kitchen Design Partners, conference sponsor

Powerful Women sharing during the PHS PowerConnection Luncheon.

Catherine Schager, Principal, Catherine Schager Designs and PHS Advisory Board Member, moderates PHS PowerConnection Lunch.

Michael Freiburger, Owner and Director of Design, NewLook Development, PHS Advisory Member and current President of Home Builders Association - Chicago, moderate PHS PowerConnection Lunch.

Teak Barton, Owner Macnon Builders, moderates PHS PowerConnection Lunch Group.

PowerConnection Lunch Moderated by PHS Advisory Board Member, Mark Benner, MEB Architects.

PowerConnection Lunch moderated by PHS Advisory Board Member, James Dash, Carlton Dash.

Coach Melanie Towey, Conference SMART Talk Speaker shares EOS intelligence with Rebecca Pogonitz.

PHS Luxury Conference afternoon session, Break-out group tables, getting ready to experience incredible SMART Talks.

Wendy Cohen, CEO, PHS and PowerHouse Recruiting with PR/Marketing Communications Owner, Bear Icebox, Bob Spoerl prepping the A/V for a sensational afternoon.

Announcing and recognizing our Emerging Leader Scholars!

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ethan Nagar, Real Estate Broker recognized by Illinois Assocation of Realtors(R)- IAR and North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors(R)- NSBAR.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ashlyn Powers, a certified NCIDQ interior designer with a professional Architectural educational background. Her work at NORR reflects that duality with a solid grounding in both professions.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ariela Dvorkin, Global Plumbing Group. She currently sits on the Associate Board for Designs for Dignity and is the Lead Showroom Consultant for Global Plumbing Group’s flagship showrooms at the Mart.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Shannon Johnson, Berkshire Hathaway. Combining her background in retail management as well as interior design allow Shannon to find creative and practical options to fit your vision.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Stephen Quist, Roberts Ryan Insurance. a Commercial Account Executive with a background in construction and is also the fourth generation to work at Mangold Insurance. Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)

Emerging Leader Scholar, Mike Davis, Davis Property Care. I am a Franklin native and business school graduate. Operating DPC since 2015.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Amanda Kurk, Kurk Concrete. She bought into the family business in 2013, shortly after receiving her BS in Structural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. She currently serves as the vice president and managing partner.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Rosemary Vespo, Global Furniture Group. Territory Manager, Dealer Sales-Chicago at Global Furniture Group USA

Emerging Leader Scholar, Nick Belling, Caesar Stone. Nick is passionate about custom counter tops!

Emerging Leader Scholar, Kathleen Hayes, Dal-Tile. Maintain relationships with Developers, GC's, A&D firms, and Subcontractors in the Chicagoland area.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ray Sanders, The ABL Group. Passion for Tech Design Services

Emerging Leader Scholar, Travis Wallace, Jameson Sotherby’s Realty. Is a proud member of the highly accomplished Jackie Mack & More Team, where he enjoys working with first-time homebuyers, buyers looking for the perfect investment property, and sellers.

Emerging Leader Scholar, Ryan Morris. Highly energetic, detail oriented. Expert in the luxury design + build market.

Sensational SMART Talk Speaker, Alan Lev, Chairman, Belgravia Group. Generativity vs. Stagnation-A Roadmap.

The Evolving World of the Luxury Customer. Captivating SMART Talk Speaker, Pamela McNally VP NKBA.

Hitting the Ceiling. Melanie Towey, Consultant/Coach, delivers excellent leadership insights with her SMART Talk sharing EOS.

Chicago's Top-Producer Realtor(R) Carrie McCormick, shares an heartfelt SMART Talk on what it takes to be your own brand.

Larry Santello, Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, invites attendees to participate to WIN in showroom Hunt!

Moderator Celine Marcotte, GRAFF Global Projects & Hospitality Manager, shares her Break-Out Groups ideas in action take-aways. GRAFF Conference Official Coat-Check Sponsor.

James McClister, Custom Builder magazine, Editor, and conference Media Sponsor, shares insights from 2022 IBS Conference where 70,000 industry attendees gathered in Florida this past Feb 2022.

Reimagining Home – Our New Imaginational Hierarchy of Needs. Raad Ghantous, Principal/Sr Designer, Raad Ghantous & Associates, and VP of Design, Identity Hospitality, delivers Academy Award Winning SMART Talk and Video, Reimagining Home.

The Thrive 2025 Plan. Spell-Bounding SMART Talk delivered by Robert Johnson, Chief Economic Inclusion Office & General Council YMCA Metro Chicago and General Council, Solomon Group LLC

The Soul of Design. Iconic Interior Designer, Karen Herold, Principal, Studio K Creative, captivates with her Soul of Design SMART Talk. Karen shared a three of her firm's projects which were simply superb and awe-inspiring.

During Intermission, Wendy connects great people together - Custom Builder, Dave Brady, Real Estate Broker, Carrie McCormick, and Jack Pizzo, Landscape Architect were synergies ignite.

SMART Talk in full-motion with Carrie McCormick, Real Estate Broker with @Properties. title.

Introducing our next SMART Talk Speaker, with over 140 industry awards, Jack Pizzo, Founder the Pizzo Group of Companies.

Connecting people to the Environment. Jack Pizzo presenting SMART Talk on Live, Work and Play in Nature. Jack Pizzo, MS, PLA, ASLA, ICN, leads landscape architects, ecologists, consultants, contractors, and nursery professionals throughout the US.

The Amazing 2020 Emerging Leader Scholars gather for a Chicago Skyline group photo, so proud of these professionals!

Michael Mahin, Jenn Air hosts the PHS Luxury Conference Happy Hour Together Again, with Designs for Dignity. Conference Sponsor, we cannot wait to have a PHS event at Jenn Air's World of Whirlpool Penthouse later in 2022.

Laughing out Loud, Comic, Dario Durham does not disappoint!

Dario Durham, Comic, has everyone laughing with a final toast together, Happy Hour sponsored by Jenn Air.

Cocktail Happy Hour was perfect with the final day's performance by Comic, Dario Durham, hysterical.

Outside the Gates, PHS $20M Estate Hard-Hat Project Tour Begins

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Spectacular Ocean View, Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Boat Harbor & Marina

Primary Gourmet Gaggenau Kitchen

Luxurious Closet Suite by Michelle Carlson, California Closets

Donna Johnson, Wendy Cohen, Shannon Ratcliffe, Karen Okner (left to right)

Luxury Industry professionals gather for Opening Introductions

PowerHouse SMART Members Jennifer Convy, Mark Benner, Jason Lehnhardt and Guest, Carolyn Tracy

Luxury Industry Professionals Teale Hathaway, PHS Member Duane Draughon, Gary Trudell

Introducing the Dream Development Team - Donna Johnson, Brandon Linsday, Zachary Eglit, Josh Altman (left to right)

Josh Altman, Altman Brothers, Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing

Kimberly Smith, Raad Ghantous, Rachel Svoboda, Kelly Stewart (from left to right)

Brandon Linsday, Dan Parish, Wendy Cohen, Zachary Eglit, Josh Altman, Gary Trudell

Shaun Thompson, Stefanie Stroud, Stephanie McInnis, Julie Du Brow

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Attendees experience the spectacular estates’ interior and exterior

Donna Johnson

Brandon Linsday, Zachary Eglit, Donna Johnson

Attendees experience the entertaining level

Attendees experience the entertaining level

Attendees experience the entertaining level

Attendees experience the entertaining level